Cef Tanzy Biography: Songs, Awards, Religion, Height, Net Worth, Wife, Age, Ethnicity, YouTube

Cef Tanzy is an Angolan singer, songwriter, and music producer who emerged as one of the most influential voices in Angola’s contemporary urban music scene. Famed for blending R&B, soul, Afro-pop, and the trap-zouk style he helped pioneer, Cef is credited with shaping the modern Angolan sound.

Profile

• Full name: Carlos Fernando Tanzi
• Nickname: Cef Tanzy
• Date of birth: 30 June 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tsotso, Damba (Uíge Province), Angola
• State of origin: Uíge Province, Angola
• Nationality: Angolan
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Weight: 74 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Kumbisa Fernando Tanzi and Elisa Kumona Tana
• Siblings: Tony Laf, A’mosi “Just a Label” Tanzi, and others
• Spouse: Inês Jandira Muleleno Henriques Tanzi
• Children: Kayila Tanzi and Swahily Tanzi
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (Protestant)
• Ethnicity: Bazombo (sub-group of the Bakongo people)
• Net worth: $800,000

Early Life and Education

Carlos Fernando Tanzi (39 years old) was born on 30 June 1986 in Tsotso, Damba, in Angola’s northern Uíge Province, into a musically inclined Bazombo family. His parents, Kumbisa Fernando Tanzi and Elisa Kumona Tana, nurtured a household where faith, discipline, and creativity were valued.

When Cef was a child, the family moved to Luanda, settling in the Mabor neighborhood (Cazenga/Cacuaco), where he spent most of his youth. He joined the Igreja Boa Nova choir at just nine years old, where he learned vocal control and harmony — skills that would later define his smooth R&B tone.

Personal Life

Cef Tanzy is married to Inês Jandira Muleleno Henriques Tanzi, and together they have two daughters — Kayila and Swahily Tanzi. Known for his humility and family-centered lifestyle, Cef often credits his wife as his emotional anchor and inspiration behind his love-themed music.

Career

Cef Tanzy’s musical journey began in church, but his professional breakthrough came after a decade of local performances and studio collaborations. He transitioned from gospel-inspired ballads to contemporary urban R&B, creating a new hybrid genre — trap-zouk — in 2012, alongside co-producer Smash Midas.

In 2011, he founded C8 Music Group (C8MG), a record label and artist-management company dedicated to discovering and promoting Angolan talent. His sound — a sophisticated mix of kizomba, R&B, and trap — quickly gained traction across Angolan radio and YouTube.

His debut album “Botão de Rosa” (2013) established him as a romantic voice with a modern edge. He followed up with “Legado da Lenda” (2016) and “Cartel D’Amor” (2017), both of which reinforced his mastery of emotional lyricism and sonic experimentation.

The hit single “A Mulher Tem Força” (2018) became a cultural anthem celebrating women’s strength and won Melhor Música do Ano at the Globos de Ouro Angola. His collaborations with artists like Bruna Tatiana, Cage One, Anselmo Ralph, Pérola, and Preto Show solidified his reputation as one of the most versatile performers of his generation.

Awards

• Top Rádio Luanda – Voz Revelação Masculina (2012)
• Top Rádio Luanda – Melhor Cantor de R&B (2012 & 2014)
• Angola Music Awards – Melhor Cantor de R&B (2013)
• Angola Music Awards – Melhor Voz Masculina & Melhor Música Moderna (2017)
• Globos de Ouro Angola – Melhor Música do Ano (2018) for “A Mulher Tem Força”
• Angola 40 Music Honors – Lifetime Artistic Contribution (2023)

Net Worth

Cef Tanzy’s net worth is estimated at $800,000 USD. His income sources include: Music sales and streaming royalties across Angola, Portugal, and Brazil, Live concerts and festival tours, Brand endorsements and ambassadorial deals among others.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ceftanzy
• Twitter (X): @CeftanzyOffici1
• YouTube: Cef Tanzy Official
• TikTok: @ceftanzyofficial

Filmography

• Makongo (Mini-series, 2016) – Supporting role as musical performer and composer
• Top Rádio Luanda Live Concerts (2019, TV Special) – Performer

Discography

Albums:

• Botão de Rosa (2013)
• Legado da Lenda (2016)
• Cartel D’Amor (2017)

Singles:

• A Mulher Tem Força (2018)
• Filhos da Revolução (2019)
• Tóxico (2020)
• Vives em Mim (2021)
• Teu Abraço (2022)
• Kimbundo Love (2024)

Books

• O Som da Minha Alma (2024)